Cookie jar - silver plated - antique biscuit jar

Antique Victorian Silvered Biscuit Jar in Silver Plate - Walker & Hall, Sheffield (England) - Circa 1885-1895
Refined and elegant antique English biscuit barrel in late Victorian style, entirely crafted in high-quality silver-plated metal (silver plate / electroplate). The piece was produced by the renowned Sheffield manufacturer Walker & Hall, in England, one of the historical and most prestigious names in British silverware of the 19th century. The biscuit barrel is distinguished by its classic cylindrical body finely engraved with a burin, decorated with a upper band of garlands of leaves and geometric-vegetal motifs. In the center stands a crest or heraldic shield in relief, deliberately left smooth, traditionally intended to host the initials of the owning family.
The body rests stably on a circular integrated stand with a molded edge, supported underneath by three splendid ball feet that lift the entire structure, giving it momentum and elegance. The upper lid, hinged to swing open, is internally finished with a mirrored surface and is provided with a central knob for opening.
On the outer bottom are clearly impressed factory marks:
The famous pennant flag mark with the letters W&H inscribed, a historic symbol of Walker & Hall's guarantee.
The full inscription "WALKER & HALL / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND".
The production catalog serial/model number (14137).
The separate numeric/date letter for internal dating (64), typical of the manufacturer’s dating system used around the late 19th and early 20th century.
A collectible piece with great historical charm, ideal to embellish a tea table or as a vintage decorative accessory.
Technical Details / Attributes
Type: Tableware / Dinnerware / Antique biscuit barrel
Material: Silver-plated metal / Silver plate (Electroplated Nickel Silver)
Producer: Walker & Hall (Sheffield, England)
Estimated period: Late 19th Century / Late Victorian (Circa 1885-1895)
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Conditions: Good overall condition in line with the period. It presents a beautiful patina of age on the metal surface, with slight and normal signs of surface wear and small blooms/traces of oxidation on the inner and outer bottom (as visible in the close-up photos) attest to its authenticity and age. No major structural dents.
Prestigious manufactory: The Walker & Hall mark is well known and sought after by collectors of English antique silver compared to anonymous producers.
Complete design: The presence of the integrated serving plate (integral stand) and the ball feet increases the aesthetic and commercial appeal of the lot.
Clear hallmarks: The factory mark on the bottom is fully legible, a key detail for buyers.
Dimensions: 17 x 17 x 17 cm; weight: 1 kg